Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-01-27
TO-DAY'S BATTLE.
THE PROSPECTS GOOD FOR A COMPLETE
DEMOCRATIC VICTORY.
Democrats AdmOnished 10 Vote the Straight Ticket
and Squslchthe Aspirations Of the RsPnb-
Gcan Party 10 Gam the
Upper Hand.

The final day has come on which the
battle must be lost or won, and the Re
publican party in Wheeling, thinking they
may be able to slip into power by their
methods and hard work, are making
fierce fight for victory. 1t then behooves
every Democratic voter in the city to turn
out and cast his vote to defeat their
object. Don't be too sure OF success
and allow your interest to lag, but
see to it that you vote and that all your
Democratic neighbOrs do likewise, besides
all the Republicans you can win over.
The REGISTERS article yesterday morning
caused great deal of comment about the
city, and of course Republican friends of
Capt. Bennett attempted to deny the state
ments concerning his peculiar methods Of
clectioneering, but
THEY ARE FACTS,
and their denials met with no success.
No doubt the InteHigenecr will make
an effort to explain things sat
isfactorily this morning, but it will
be of no avail for everything stated
can be sworn to by the parties. There is
another little story that comes to light
which may also make interesting reading
matter for voters. When Captain Bennett
was Chief of Police certain gentleman in
the grocery business was robbed of $500,
and Captain Bennett being apprised OF the
loss called at the gentleman's house
and informed him that he would
work up the case, provided he
received $50 if lie recovered the money.
The gentleman Indignantly told him to
leave the house, as it was his official duty
to work up such cases without extra COM
pensation. Verify, for ways that are dark
and tricks that are vain Captain ION Is
peculiar.
THE GREATEST INTEREST
seems to be centered on the Sergeancy, at
least most of the betting, and there Is lots
of it being done, is OH the result OF the
contest for that office Many bettersare CIV
ing good odds on Capt Smith, and there do
not seem to be full quota OF takers.
There is no doubt that the contest will be
close and spirited, and therefore Demo
Gratis should see that they stick by their
man, though the prospects are OF the
brightest kind for his election, and Capt.
Smith will undoubtedly succeed himself.
For the Mayoralty Hon. c. w. Seabright
has finished campaign that has been
manly and straightforward one, and the
indications are for very nice majority be-
ing rolled up for him when the count is
made.
Thomas f. ThOner has also made an I'M
usually fine run for the position OF City
Clerk and if Tom doesn't get there it will
be something very strange. lie is
FITTED FOR THE OFFICE
in every way, and ifelected the public may
be assured that he will discharge his duties
with ability and efficiency. Col. John
Crockard has no opposition for Wharfmas-
ter. He is playing in great luck.
While the heads of tickets are to receive
special care, the Council ticket must not
be forgotten The Republicans are work
ing all sorts ofschemes to capture the city
Council, and they must be toiled. BY
the circulation of all sorts OF lies
they are attempting to defeat men who
worked for the city's interest for years.
In the Second ward the have sent out
story to the effect that Mr.. S. Horkheimer
had committed himself TO vote for certain
candidates. In another column Mr.
HOrkheimer denies the assertion absolute